Profile of Berea
At a Glance
Student debt disproportionately impacts economically disadvantaged families. That's why Berea College has been paying for students' tuition since 1892.
Our students come from 45 states, one U.S. Territory and 70 countries.
Berea is covering all tuition, housing, food, and fee expenses.
Student Body
Every student at Berea College is part of a unique and inclusive mission that reflects equal opportunity with the obvious exception that Berea excludes applicants who come from families who could afford to pay for a high-quality education. Berea, perhaps more than any other institution, is a place of grace, making decisions to serve those who are deserving of educational opportunity, which remains the best way to change trajectories of students of low income and high potential. In the continuing spirit of impartial love, Berea College teaches love of the mind, the heart, the self and others.
The Fall 2023 incoming class aligns with the College’s inclusive mission:
